German Ministry: Global Nature Conservation Reduces Risk of Future Pandemics

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The risk of disease outbreaks including pandemics increases the more nature is destroyed. Committed nature conservation in many regions of the world is thus key to preventing new infectious diseases. Federal Environment Minister Schulze emphasised this link today together with renowned scientists.

The exact transmission route of the novel coronavirus from animals to humans has not yet been conclusively researched. However, it is well documented that around 70 per cent of the human pathogens originate from fauna, including HIV, Ebola, influenza, MERS and SARS. The risk of transmission is particularly high at wildlife markets where people come together with different species in a confined space and where animals are kept penned up under unacceptable hygiene conditions. In the... ... More: Official Press Release BMU

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